Gay Philadelphia: The Latest
Cardinal Hires Judge to Review Church Sex Abuse Policies
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York said Thursday that it has hired a former federal judge to review its procedures and protocols for handling allegations of sexual abuse.
Texas Man Allegedly Sent Threatening Letters to Taylor Swift
A 26-year-old Austin, Texas, man has been arrested on federal charges for allegedly sending threatening letters to pop star Taylor Swift and showing up at her record label in Nashville, Tennessee.
Justin Bieber Busks Outside Buckingham Palace... Again
Vanity Fair reports that Justin Bieber took his guitar to outside Buckingham Palace where he sang for a small group of listeners on Tuesday.
GOP Pushing Forward for Kavanaugh, Accuser Wants 'Fairness'
Republicans say they're forging ahead in their drive to push Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination through the Senate, even as the woman accusing him of a decades-old sexual attack is threatening to boycott a committee hearing.
GeoSure Launches Neighborhood Safety Ratings for LGBTQ Travelers
GeoSure officially launched the first-ever neighborhood-level LGBTQ Safety ratings category on its smartphone app.
Official: 3 people killed in Maryland shooting
Three people were killed Thursday morning in a shooting in northeast Maryland, according to a law enforcement official.
Schools Loosen Dress Codes That Targeted Girls
Students can now wear tube tops, ripped jeans and even pajamas to school in Alameda, Calif., where the district relaxed its dress code in response to complaints that girls were being shamed for what they wear. But not all approve of the policy.
D.C. Gay Man was Viciously Jumped by a Gang of 5 - So He Wrote This
A resident of Washington, D.C. says that he and a friend were brutally assaulted by a gang of five attackers who jumped them because of their sexuality. But he reacted with courage rather than fear in a remarkable Insagram post.
NIH Funds HIV Study for Adolescents in Poor Countries
The study will support research to develop strategies to identify youth at risk of HIV infection and those living with HIV and to enroll them into medical care programs.
No Help for Russian Gays from the Authorities
Russian police in the Sverdlovsk region reportedly have this response to gays being harassed and threatened online: So what?
News
Similar Slayings Draw Vastly Different Political Reaction
The cases are strikingly similar: Two talented young women were stabbed to death by male strangers while doing athletic activities alone in normally safe parts of Iowa. But the political responses couldn't be more different.
Entertainment
Review :: Now I'm Here
Two young men from a small Ohio town cannot seem to escape their attraction to each other in this indelible romance from author Jim Provenzano.
Business
Former Exec Sues Spotify over Boys-Only Events and Pay
A former sales executive is suing Spotify for gender discrimination and equal pay violations, saying executives organized "boys' trips" that excluded women and that the company paid men more for the same work.
Technology
SpaceX's 1st Traveler is Moonstruck Japanese Fashion Tycoon
The Japanese billionaire who Tesla chief Elon Musk says plans to blast off on the first-ever private commercial space trip aboard the SpaceX Big Falcon Rocket often makes headlines in Japan.
Finance
New Medicare Advantage Tool to Lower Prices May Wreak Havoc
Starting next year, Medicare Advantage plans will be able to add restrictions on expensive, injectable drugs administered by doctors to treat cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, macular degeneration and other serious diseases.
Cars
Thousands of Cars Will Be Damaged by Florence's Floods
As flooding continues in the Carolinas after Hurricane Florence's massive rainfall, experts say high water will damage thousands of vehicles. Here are some answers to questions that might arise.
Style
Arak: A Taste of National Pride in Lebanon
Every part of Lebanon's national drink, arak, is infused with tradition — from distilling the aniseed-tinged liquor to the ritual of mixing it at the table, when the transparent liquid suddenly turns milky white as water is added.
Health/Fitness
A Year After Maria, Puerto Rican Kidney Patients Fear Death
As dire as the situation may be, it could get worse.
Travel
Giant Bong, Huggable Buds: Marijuana Museum Opens In Vegas
A glass bong taller than a giraffe. Huggable faux marijuana buds. A pool full of foam weed nuggets. Las Vegas' newest attraction — and Instagram backdrop — is a museum celebrating all things cannabis.
Nightlife
Dallas Pride Parade Part One :: September 16, 2018
Crowds filled the streets to celebrate the 35th Alan Ross Freedom Parade for Pride 2018. The community was proud to honor gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez as well as Michael Doughman who is resigning as Executive Director after 18 years of service.
